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The following summaries are drawn from briefs and lower court judgments. They are meant to provide a general idea of facts and issues presented in cases, and should not be considered official court documents. Facts and issues presented in these summaries should be checked for accuracy against records and briefs, available from the Court, which provide more specific information.
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Florida Supreme Court Oral Arguments
Monday, November 5, 2012
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Florida Supreme Court Oral Arguments
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
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Inquiry Concerning a Judge: Dale C. Cohen
SC10-348
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9:00 |
Circuit Judge Dale Cohen has been summoned before the Court to receive a public
reprimand for ethical misconduct.
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Aaron Daniels v. State of Florida
SC11-2170
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Approx. 9:10 |
Mr. Daniels was convicted of the second-degree murder of Amanda Lynn Fanter,
who was fatally shot in 2007. He was sentenced to life in prison with a required
minimum sentence of 25 years. On appeal, he argued the trial court made a
fundamental error in the jury instructions. The Second District Court of Appeal
upheld the conviction and sentence and Mr. Daniels asked this Court to review the
case. |
Pinellas County |
Leonard J. Accardo v. Gregory Brown
SC11-1445
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Approx. 9:50 |
Mr. Accardo and others challenged the legality of property taxes levied on their
beach homes, which are located on government land under leases lasting up to 99
years. A trial court agreed with Mr. Brown, the county property appraiser, and
other county officials that the property was subject to property taxation. The First
District Court of Appeal upheld that decision but certified the issue as one of great
public importance for this Court's review. |
Santa Rosa County |
1108 Ariola, LLC v. Chris Jones
SC11-2231
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Approx. 10:30 |
People in condominium units and beach homes built on leased land on Pensacola
Beach filed a legal challenge after Escambia County billed them for property
taxes. The residents argued that as leaseholders they are not subject to such
taxation. The trial court agreed with Mr. Jones, the county property appraiser, and
other county officials. The First District Court of Appeal upheld that decision but
certified the issue as one of great public importance for this Court's review. |
Escambia County |
Florida Supreme Court Oral Arguments
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
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Lesly Jean-Phillippe v. State of Florida
SC11-1274
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9:00 |
Mr. Jean-Philippe was convicted of the first-degree murder of his wife, Elkie
Jean-Philippe, who was fatally stabbed and cut in 2009. The jury voted
unanimously to recommend a death sentence and the trial court condemned him
to death. This is his direct appeal. He raises various issues. |
Duval County |
Charles Van, Sr. V. Daniel Schmidt
SC11-1467
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Approx. 10:00 |
Mr. Van and his wife sued Mr. Schmidt after an auto collision, which they alleged
injured Mr. Van. At trial, Mr. Schmidt argued that Mr. Van's injuries were not
caused by the collision. The jury agreed with Mr. Schmidt. The judge granted the
Vans' motion for a new trial, agreeing the jury verdict was contrary to most of the
evidence. On appeal, the First District Court of Appeal overturned that decision,
finding the trial court abused its discretion. The Vans asked this Court to review
the case.
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Florida Supreme Court Oral Arguments
Thursday, November 8, 2012
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Brandy Bain Jennings v. State of Florida
SC11-1016 | SC11-1031
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9:00 |
Mr. Jennings was convicted of the first-degree murders of Dorothy Siddle, Vicki
Smith and Jason Wiggins, whose throats were slashed during a 1995 robbery at
the Cracker Barrel restaurant in Naples where they worked. The jury voted 10-2
to recommend a death sentence for each murder and the trial court condemned Mr.
Jennings to death. This Court upheld the death sentences on direct appeal and Mr.
Jennings filed a post-conviction challenge in trial court. It was denied and this
appeal followed. |
Collier County |
Richard Todd Robards v. State of Florida
SC11-425
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Approx.
9:40 |
Mr. Robards was convicted of the first-degree murders of Linda and Frank Deluca,
who were fatally wounded by a sharp object in their home in 2006. The jury voted
7-5 to recommend a death sentence for each murder and the trial court condemned
Mr. Robards to death. This is his direct appeal. He raises various issues.
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Rafael Matarranz v. State of Florida
SC11-1617
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Approx. 10:40 |
Mr. Matarranz was convicted of burglary and murder. At his trial, the judge
rejected a request from his attorneys to exclude a potential juror who questioned
whether she could be unbiased because of childhood memories of being a victim
of burglary. The Third District Court of Appeal upheld the trial court. Mr.
Matarranz asked this Court to review the case. |
Miami-Dade County |
Florida Supreme Court Oral Arguments
Friday, November 9, 2012
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